Initially born in rural areas flea markets, or chợ phiên in Vietnamese, have recently become the latest wrinkle in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a broad array of products at reasonable prices and adding diversity to the already vibrant metropolis. hợ phiên in Vietnam are unique and different from elsewhere because a chợ phiên is open for a couple of hours during the day in a certain public place and only takes place periodically. However, most flea markets in Ho Chi Minh City are open from the morning until late at night on weekends. In the countryside, a chợ phiên is also a meeting place for locals to exchange farming products. In Ho Chi Minh City, such a flea market sells all kinds of goods like any market but keeps its periodical characteristics - only gathering once a week or twice a month. More and more flea markets have opened in the city in recent years and visiting them is a favorite hobby of young people. A flea market in the city displays and sells different goods … [Read more...] about Flea markets spread in Ho Chi Minh City
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Innovative Sweden opened in Ho Chi Minh City
The Hanoitimes - The Innovative Sweden Exhibition continues its international tour in Asia to Ho Chi Minh where it opens on 10th November at Hoa Sen University main campus in Ho Chi Minh City. Along with the exhibition, an extensive programme is organized in collaboration with Swedish Institute and Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. This flagship event is part of the celebration of the 45th anniversary of Sweden-Vietnam diplomatic relations taking place throughout 2014. "Innovation and economic growth are attached to one another. Vietnam aims to increase its innovative capacity and climb the global value chain while Sweden is currently recognized as one of the world's most innovative countries. Swedish companies, universities, public agencies and other organizations are eager to join Vietnam's journey and contribute to its efforts to increase its innovative capacity - for the benefit of Vietnam and its people", noted Ms. Camilla Mellander, Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam while … [Read more...] about Innovative Sweden opened in Ho Chi Minh City
New foreign technologies to be displayed in ho chi minh city
An international exhibition on plastics, rubber, packaging, printing, food technologies and automation will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from September 3 to 6, bringing a good chance for local manufacturers to select the most suitable ones for their production. VietnamPlas, VnPackPrint, VnFoodtech, VnPrintLabel & Linkage Vietnam 2013 will take place at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in District 7, with nearly 460 booths set up by over 260 companies from 15 countries and territories. The exhibition is co-organised by VINEXAD, Chan Chao International Co. of Taiwan, Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co. of Hong Kong, Paper Communication Exhibition Services Co. of Hong Kong, Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA) and Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA). Advanced technology products and services will go on display at the exhibition, offering chances for trade, market approach, partner search, and technology exchange. Sri Lankan rubber manufacturing firms have an opportunity to … [Read more...] about New foreign technologies to be displayed in ho chi minh city
World Junior Taekwondo in Ho Chi Minh City in 2006
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) delegation headed by Mr. Dong Hoo Moon, WTF's Secretary General, was in Ho Chi Minh city for a two-day inspection on the host 's preparation for the 6th WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championship. Earlier this year, the WTF (World Taekwondo Federation) delegation headed by Mr. Dong Hoo Moon, WTF's Secretary General, was in Ho Chi Minh city for a two-day inspection. The 6th WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championship will be hosted in Ho Chi Minh city in 2006. The delegation came to inspect the preparation by the Vietnam Taekwondo Federation (VTF), which is organizing national events. The Vietnam Taekwondo Federation, represented by VTF's General Secretary Truong Ngoc De worked on the checklist handed by the WTF delegation. The inspection concentrated on the preparation of the event organizers on the given facilities, competition venue, practice sites, transportation and accommodation for WTF's officials, team officials, referees and athletes. … [Read more...] about World Junior Taekwondo in Ho Chi Minh City in 2006
Mafia protecting fake cabs in Ho Chi Minh City
Owners of legitimate taxis see red as problem has not been solved for two decades; officials plead inability On April 11, a cabbie in Ho Chi Minh City drove Nuraishah Hamza and her friend to a dark alley and locked them inside his car after they refused to pay him an exorbitant fare that was at least 40 times higher than the normal charge. It was around 9:30 p.m. on that day when the two Singaporean women took a taxi in front of the Ben Thanh Market to their hotel on Nguyen Hue Street in the city downtown, about a kilometer away. "The taxi driver did not stop at our hotel curb but at a road [adjacent] to it. The meter showed VND590,000 which was shocking to us as we only paid VND14,000 on a Vinasun cab on the way to the market," she said. After they refused to pay the extortionate amount, Hamza said the taxi driver threatened to drive them to a police station, but finally stopped at a dark alley and insisted that they pay up after locking the doors and windows. They gave him … [Read more...] about Mafia protecting fake cabs in Ho Chi Minh City